Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Washington DC is three hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YVR to IAD flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Canada is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
128 € is the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. A return flight starts at 237 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from YVR to IAD, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YVR:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Washington DC and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Washington Dulles Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to IAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.